Accounts Receivable and Audit Specialist
Brooklyn, New York
Full Time
Accounts Receivable & Audit Specialist
Location: Brooklyn, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday through Friday, Standard Business Hours
Salary: Based on Experience
Description
We are seeking a highly analytical Accounts Receivable & Audit Specialist to join our team in Brooklyn. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, control-focused, and experienced in auditing financial activity across internal systems and third-party selling platforms.
The ideal candidate is confident reconciling complex transactions, identifying discrepancies, and strengthening internal processes to ensure financial accuracy and accountability. This is a full-time, on-site position.
What You’ll Do
- Lead comprehensive audits of third-party sales channels, including sales, refunds, chargebacks, fees, and related expenses
- Reconcile platform settlements to bank statements and internal systems to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Audit shipping service platforms and related systems to confirm transactions and expenses are properly captured
- Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in collections, deductions, and reporting
- Monitor data integrations, system mappings, and reporting consolidations to ensure financial integrity
- Maintain strict documentation standards to support internal controls and external review
- Assist in preparing documentation for tax audits, notices, and regulatory disclosures
- Maintain and update TaxJar records, including customer exemptions, resale certificates, and renewal tracking
- Reconcile incoming cash and maintain organized, accurate accounts receivable records
- Monitor aging reports and delinquency metrics and proactively identify risk areas
- Collect outstanding balances, including research and follow-up on lost or disputed payments
- Partner with the sales team to resolve overdue accounts while maintaining strong client relationships
- Communicate audit findings and risk areas to management with clear recommendations
- Develop and update internal SOPs to strengthen financial controls
- Identify process gaps and implement improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency
- Support system enhancements and automation initiatives
- Collaborate with purchasing, finance, and operations to ensure accurate and timely transaction flow
- Maintain thorough audit trails and organized documentation
Requirements
- 2-4 years of experience in accounts receivable, financial auditing, or settlement reconciliation
- Experience in an e-commerce or multi-channel environment is preferred
- Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Word, with advanced Excel skills required
- Strong reconciliation and analytical skills with the ability to identify discrepancies
- High attention to detail and strong commitment to financial accuracy
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience in high-volume, multi-vendor environments is a plus
- Must be authorized to work in the United States